Opinions

Lately, in Europe and elsewhere, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the so-called NGOs—Non-Governmental Organisations. Russia, Georgia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Hungary have all adopted laws aimed at increasing control over foreign NGOs operating within their borders. These new…

Our friend Carlo Volpi sent us this proposal, which he is sending to all pacifist and nonviolent organizations in an attempt to reach the whole of Europe. Pressenza is publishing it and gladly supports it. Subject: Contemporary events in European…

In a recent article before Trump’s tariff announcement, I mentioned the growing movement to boycott Made in USA because of its continuing to abet Genocide in Gaza. By Karl Sanchez That has now spread even farther in defiance of the…

Regarding the devastating earthquake that occurred in Myanmar on 28 March, a specialized rescue and medical support team from the Armed Forces under the supervision of the chief adviser has been operating in Naypyidaw since 1 April, providing crucial relief…

Pakistan might be handing the US a poisoned chalice. The US sent one of its top diplomats for South Asia to attend the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad last week, during which time he conveyed the Trump Administration’s interest in critical…

The traditional month-long book fair ended last February. The book fair commemorates the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives on 21 February 1952 to establish Bangla (or Bengali) as the mother language. Presently, the day is observed worldwide as International…

The persistence of caste stigma against Dalits in India is a complex issue rooted in historical, social, economic, and political factors established through a very long journey. It was categorized by the upper caste strata, by some selfish groups to…

Soon after Professor Muhammad Yunus frankly announced that Bangladesh is the guardian of the ocean—the Bay of Bengal—the bigwigs, military hawks, politicians, and ‘Godi Media’ in India lashed out at Bangladesh for such a statement, which has been deemed a…

When the population requested investment in health, education and work, the answer was always the same: there is no money and we have to tighten our belts. Where now does so much funding for rearmament come from? If Russia wanted…

May Pag-asa– There is hope. Palaging may-pag-asa– Always hopeful.  Pag-asa ng bayan– Hope of the nation. May pag-asa pa para sa iyo– There’s hope for you yet. May Pagasa ba ko? Do I have hope? Pag-asa ang huling namamatay. Hope…